The Top Art Galleries In San Juan To Visit

Puerto Rico’s capital city, San Juan, has an emerging art scene, and art galleries are an important part of the city’s artsy environment. Visitors and art lovers should definitely check out the following galleries and the many pieces they exhibit. Hosting some of the top exhibitions in the city, these galleries are among the best in San Juan.

1. Galería Botello

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Located in Old San Juan, the capital city’s historic district, Galería Botello – named for Angel Botello – is close to La Fortaleza (the Governor’s mansion) and the San Juan Cathedral. Sculptures, carved santos, and paintings by the Spanish artist are some of the artworks that are available at the gallery. To see images of his pieces, head on over to Galeria Botello’s Instagram account.

2. A Cueto Gallery

Opened by interior decorator Alicia Cueto, her husband Arnaldo, and son Alberto, A Cueto Gallery offers framing, art hanging, art packaging and shipping, among other services. Artists whose works appear in the gallery include Irma Sanabria, Orlando Vallejo, Agustin De Andino, and Gladys Nieves. Take a look at examples of artwork from this gallery, which was founded in 1986, on Instagram.

A Cueto Gallery, 531 Escorial Ave., Caparra Heights, San Juan, Puerto Rico, +1 787 781 7952

3. Walter Otero Contemporary Art

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Stop by the Walter Otero Contemporary Art gallery to see artwork by the likes of Allora & Calzadilla, Livia Ortiz, Osvaldo Budet and Rafael Vega, in addition to other artists. This three-floor art gallery is located in Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, and was designed by Luis Gutiérrez and Pedro Muñoz Marín. Gallery founder Walter Otero has been active in art for more than a decade, and he’s collaborated with The Puerto Rico Art Museum, Ponce Art Museum, and Panama Contemporary Art Museum, among others.

5. Pamil Fine Art

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Pamil Fine Art is home to contemporary art from artists such as Omar Medina, Julia Rivera, Luis Ivorra, and Roberto Moya, to name a few painters. There are also pieces in other mediums like ceramics, serigraphy, and photography, from different artists. According to the gallery’s website, services include installation services, worldwide shipping, and custom framing, among others.

6. Roberto Paradise

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Artists whose work can be found at the Roberto Paradise art gallery include Kuniklo, Melissa Brown, Caroline Wells Chandler, and Freddie Mercado, to name a few. The gallery has been present at diverse fairs like Dallas Art Fair, EXPO CHGO, and Art Cologne. If you want to know more about this space and the artists exhibited here, visit the gallery’s Instagram.

7. Galeria Petrus

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Opened and directed by Sylvia Villafañe since 1997, Galeria Petrus houses pieces by artists such as Antonio Martorell, Marta Pérez, and Carlos Davila Rinaldi. Past exhibitions or events have included Arte @Plaza, Red Velvet, Welcome Orange, 1800 Colectiva and outdoor live painting. To see more from Galeria Petrus, go to Instagram and Facebook.

8. Biaggi Faure Fine Art

Founded in 1989 by Gail Biaggi and Carlos Faure, the focus of the gallery is in modern and contemporary fine art. Services offered by Biaggi Faure Fine Art gallery include custom framing, art planning and installation, and restoration. The artwork exhibited at the gallery comes from painters, sculptors, photographers, and artists like Olga Albizu, Jaime Romano, Ricardo Rodríguez, and Margarita Marini. Artwork can be seen on their Instagram account.

Biaggi Faure Fine Art, 1035 Jesus T. Pinero Ave., San Juan, Puerto Rico, +1 787 277 2783

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